Nyx’s POV I located the venue for the class at it was at the west wing overlooking the western forest. I sucked in a deep breath, wrapping my hands over the cold handle before cracking the door open. Students stood in small groups and clusters and suddenly it began to make sense to me why students were eager to belong to groups. Before I could take another step, three bodies materialized in front of me. How they appeared in front of me, I had no idea but I knew it had something to do with their blasted wolf speed. I suddenly found myself face to face with these boys who clearly spelled trouble and I knew I was in for something. I looked up at the familiar faces of the boys who confronted me on my way to my private class, and the realization made my stomach twist even tighter. “What are you doing here, runt? Do you have a pack?” One of the blokes asked me, with an arrogant sneer masking his face. Their postures were aggressive, and their faces twisted with malice. My heart
Nyx’s POV“Are you good?”It took me more than a moment to realize that this demi-god was talking to me. There I stood, still trembling with fear long after Otis and his cronies had disappeared from my sight when I heard his voice.My eyes were still fixed in the direction they had gone like they were paralyzed or frozen in time.What would have happened to me if Mr. Incredible here didn’t step in to save my sorry ass? I had no game plan. I just hoped that somehow someone somewhere would come to my rescue and…he came.A soft snicker cut through my reverie and I raised my head to meet the eyes of my knight in shiny armor.Corny, I know but I had to shamelessly admit that at this moment, I had been a damsel in distress, and he literally swung in and saved the day.My eyes locked on his warm yet mischievous pair, and I caught myself staring longer than was considered appropriate. “Clyde.” He stretched his hands towards me, his eyes crinkling slightly as his lips sprouted a gentle smile
Nyx’s POVThe sky was a pastel of dark hues as I trudged home, thinking about what Clyde said about Narin. I still found it weird that she couldn’t confront me about the rumours but easily just ignored the hell out of my existence. It made me feel really bad and somewhat puzzled. Why can’t she just ask me if any of those rumours were true? As I walked back to the dorm that evening, I made up my mind to talk to her about it. Was I terrified? Yes. Would I go ahead and do it anyway? Yes. I was sick of being uncomfortable in my own room. It’s supposed to be my comfort zone, my safe haven but there was always that constricting feeling lingering in the air and it made me want to scream and pull out my hair sometimes.My confidence started to wane as I drew closer to my dorm room. I pictured Narin’s stoic face and a slight shudder ran through me. What if I end up making a fool of myself?I shook off the thought, bracing myself for what was ahead of me. I had kept these emotions pent up ins
Nyx’s POV “What did you say?” Narin asked, turning her ears toward me like she did not hear me the first time.I knew she heard me crystal clear, and she was probably asking me to repeat myself in case I wanted to change my mind but I was resolved, standing firmly on my words.“I said I am ready to bully the bully…I am ready to get back at Otis.” My voice was firm, courageous, and full of vigor, just like the way I felt inside of me. Yes, I couldn’t shift. But that didn’t mean I had to allow them to walk all over me just because of that. My wolf was coming, and I was more than ready for it. In the meantime, these scumbags were going to have their turn. “That is more like it.” She replied, putting down her book to give me her full attention. “So…any ideas on how to pull this off in a grand style?” Narin asked me and I suddenly went blank. I tried to wrack my brain for a brilliant way to exert my revenge but there seemed to be a mental blockade restricting me.“Um…” I muttered, sti
NYX's POVI sat at the breakfast table, my eyes subtly observing the crowd of students milling about.Narin was over at the food counter, a sunshade hanging on the bridge of her nose.Yup. Narin was wearing a sunshade inside the dorm cafeteria and she did not care about the eyes on her. She was about one thing and one thing alone, determined to get it done no matter the cost.On second thought, the stares she was getting were probably the disguise spell she used to change her identity to that of the junior chef who had not been around since the beginning of the week and the sunshades were to hide her distinct eye colour. According to Narin, she was not strong enough to make a disguise spell that could hide all of her completely. I kept my fingers crossed, waiting patiently to see how this would all turn out.There was a ruckus at the entrance of the cafeteria and without looking I already knew what it meant.Otis and his cronies were here.Narin adjusted her position so that when Ot
NYX’s POV The tingles of victory vibrated all over me as Narin and I waltzed out of the cafeteria. The thrill and excitement I got were unlike any I have ever experienced before and I relished in it. I would forever have the picture of Otis’ face of embarrassment ingrained in my mind and whenever I felt moody, all I had to do was remember it and I would be happy again. A little disturbing, I know but trust me when I say it is worth it. “Nyx!” A deep, male voice called out to me, followed by the hurried slapping of feet against the ground which echoed down the hallway towards us. I quickly whipped my head around to see who it was and a small smile greeted my lips. “Is it just me or is that Greek god running towards…us?” Narin was clearly perplexed, watching him in curiosity as he jogged briskly toward us. Judging from the smile on my face when she looked at me, I bet she already drew her own conclusions. Her hands flew to her lips as a gasp escaped from them, turning buggy eyes t
Otis’s POVHumiliation. That was one word I never thought would be in the same sentence as my name until now. The fact that I had a clue about the person who did this made my blood boil and the brief moment of embarrassment I had previously experienced slowly morphed into anger.At first, I had no idea who could have caused this and was ready to flip off at the cafeteria ladies for serving me poisoned food, until Nyx approached me.Nyx was never confrontational. She would rather avoid problems that stir them but after what played out today, it strengthened my convictions that she had a hand in all of this.I glared hard at the door of the cafeteria which Nyx and Narin, her weird roommate had exited and if my eyes could shoot lasers, the entire door would have been consumed with fire by now.They were the ones behind this, and it was clear as day. That glint of mischief in Nyx’s eyes and the smirk of satisfaction on Narin’s lips as they walked away was all the proof to know that the
NYX’s POV“Salvador suuuucks!”Narin and I had barely stepped into the Rebel’s hideout when we were welcomed by the loud screech of a male banshee- or rather, a farshee- who was obviously fed up with Salvador Academy.I jumped, my hands covering my ears to block out his ear-splitting scream which shook the entire basement.The dude was lucky we were in an underground bunker. If he had pulled this off outside, the Westwood forest would have easily carried his cries to the ears of the guardians. That would lead him into some serious trouble. No one wanted any problem with the Guardians of Salvador. They were the school’s most dreaded disciplinary body that dealt with notorious students caught doing or saying something that was outlawed.Narin’a face was etched into a scowl as she stretched out her hands and in awe I watched her absorb all the sonic waves that would have made our ears bleed like it was nothing.“Is this how y’all welcome new members?” Narin frowned, glaring at the farsh